The committee said the name, which the City Council will vote on, was chosen to honor the historical and cultural significance of Wabanaki and African American communities in the area.
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Portland Foreside power plant loses first round with PUC
It’s unclear how the ruling, requested by the developers as they seek financing for the next phase of construction, will affect the more than $1 billion development.
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A love letter to Portland’s Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School | Opinion
A renewed focus on accountability, structure, community and expectations has turned a struggling school into one of Maine’s educational success stories.
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Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ comic strip ends its daily run on Saturday
Lincoln Peirce is ending the daily ‘Big Nate’ cartoons, but the Sunday strips will continue to run.
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Nearly half of Portland’s vacant downtown buildings haven’t registered with city
Owners of vacant storefront properties in the ‘pedestrian activities district’ must either agree to have local artists’ work installed or pay a fine, according to a new ordinance now in effect.
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19 live music concerts in Maine worth traveling for this summer
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.
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A ‘third place’ for Bayside residents would be a revitalizing force | Opinion
The proposed Bayside Opportunity Center would provide a safe, welcoming space for locals to gather, learn and connect.
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Cumberland County officials criticize ICE after another corrections officer is detained
Billy Bassikissa Bounguiena, who lives in South Portland, was detained by immigration agents Tuesday. Local leaders say federal agencies are being dishonest about his apprehension.
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State pedestrian safety campaign adds to parallel efforts in Portland
The announcement came on the same day that the city began developing its first comprehensive transportation plan in more than 30 years.
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New England’s top high school track athletes coming to Noble High
Several in-state athletes have a good chance at earning All-New England honors, but a Maine champion would be an upset.